Pittsburgh Approves Gun Control Bills; Lawsuits Expected

Pittsburgh Approves Gun Control Bills; Lawsuits Expected

April 2, 2019, 11:38 AM

Pittsburgh Approves Gun Control Bills; Lawsuits Expected

A rifle is displayed at a Firearms Supercenter in Virginia. (Photo: Diaa Bekheet)
A rifle is displayed at a Firearms Supercenter in Virginia. (Photo: Diaa Bekheet)

PITTSBURGH —

The Pittsburgh City Council has given final approval to gun restrictions proposed after last year’s synagogue massacre.

The legislation places restrictions on military-style assault weapons like the AR-15 rifle that authorities say was used in the Oct. 27 rampage at Tree of Life Synagogue that killed 11 and wounded seven.

FILE - Several types of weapons, including AR-15 style rifles, are displayed at a gun shop in Virginia. (Photo: Diaa Bekheet)
FILE – Several types of weapons, including AR-15 style rifles, are displayed at a gun shop in Virginia. (Photo: Diaa Bekheet)

It also bans most uses of armor-piercing ammunition and high-capacity magazines, and allows the temporary seizure of guns from people who are determined to be a danger to themselves or others.

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The council approved the measures 6-3 on Tuesday. They now head to Democratic Mayor Bill Peduto for his expected signature.

Pennsylvania state law forbids municipalities from regulating guns, and pro-gun advocates say they’ll sue to block the laws from taking effect.

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